Well, it's not. So what else could it be?

 

What about the alternator itself?


-Ted

 

How can I check?

 

You got a DMM or something to measure voltage?&nbsp Measure voltage at the battery, and it better be over 13.5VDC!


-Ted

 

Well it's below 12V now, coz I tried starting it a few too many times. Will it still start after I've completed my ATF trick? (For those who don't know, my car's flooded at the same time)

 

Don't know about the flooding, but when your whole xmas tree lights up at once it means your charge is disappearing. Got to any shop and they can check your battery and alternator in less than 5 minutes.

And your alt belt can slip without squealing (I got stung by this last fall.) Pull it out and twist it inside out. If it isn't nice and smooth and whole (not cracked and the inside doesn't look like it has pores) replace it. And don't use belt dressing (also got stung by this recently.)

ttyl,
Amur_

 

Well it would be cool if I can get it to a shop, but since it won't start that's kinda hard.. : (

Any other way of checking?

 

You need to measure voltage while the engine is running.&nbsp Also, rev it up to like 3kRPM to 4kRPM.&nbsp If it's STILL BELOW 12VDC, SOMETHING IS WRONG.



-Ted

 

Thanks for the help guys, really appreciate it.